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Economic and community development Charities

Discover 2,554 Economic and community development charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,554
Charities
£3,952,035,051
Total Income
£1,366,540
Avg Income
87.3%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Somerset Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

A rural youth organisation for all young people with an interest in the countryside aged 10-26 years. Recognised life skills are learnt by members who run their own clubs, chairing meetings, secretarial duties, treasurer duties and programme planning are just a few. Training and achievements in public speaking,sports and the arts are within the structured sports and competitions programme.

Latest Income: £62,272
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Benger Bears Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Benger Bears Pre-School is set in the rural village community of Sutton Benger. At Benger Bears Pre-school we aim to provide high quality, affordable and accessible childcare to children aged two and a half to five, in a safe and supportive environment, and to work in partnership with parents in the provision of this childcare.

Latest Income: £61,701
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Clevedon Family Church

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives

Religous activitiesRelief of povertyYoung peoples recreation and sportOverseas aid / famine relief

Latest Income: £61,601
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Chora

Economic and community development

Undertaking research in the field of architecture and urban planning

Latest Income: £61,537
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Jacob Sheep Society Limited

Economic and community development

Advance and promote agriculture by improving the breed and promoting and encouraging the breeding of Jacob Sheep

Latest Income: £61,518
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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Buxton Community Church

Associations, Economic and community development, Religion

Buxton Community Church is committed to the advancement of the Christian faith and the establishment of the kingdom of God. We involve ourselves in community projects, which aim to reach the widest possible spectrum of the community. Our worship facility is used for various community activities.

Latest Income: £61,198
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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The Buckinghamshire Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development

General youth work with young people aged 10-26 often from rural areas.

Latest Income: £61,035
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Llanharan Recreation Ground

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The provision of * Recreation Centre* Playing Fields including Children's Play Area *Sports Pitches (Rugby and Football)* Green Space in Llanharan and Bryncae * Community Activities* Community wellbeing Activities at Llanharan Recreation Ground off Bridgend Road, Llanharan CF72 9RA and Land at Bryncae off Powell Drive, Llanharan

Latest Income: £60,897
Areas of Operation: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Status: Registered
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The St Michael's Community Centre

Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities

A Christian community centre offering range of community activities.

Latest Income: £60,430
Areas of Operation: Lewisham
Status: Registered
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Hawkwell Village Hall

Arts, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure

Main Hall: Playschool, Dance, Urban Theatre School, Slimming World, Meetings & Shows, Fuchsia Society, Zumba Class, 1 U3A Group, Vulcan Trust, Martial Art, general public, Budgerigar/Foreign bird Society. Polling Station when required. Annex:Playschool, Jazz Record Society, South Essex Astronomy club, Budgerigar/Foreign bird Society.Car Park:Stambridge Pigeon club, Horticultural Society

Latest Income: £60,301
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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St Mary's Episcopal Chapel

Economic and community development, Education, Religion

Carry out the ministry of an independent Anglican Church including the employment and accommodation of the Minister.

Latest Income: £60,298
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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The Elham Valley Line Trust

Economic and community development, Heritage, Housing

The charity manages a countryside centre and tea room in an historic local barn, moved from the site of the Channel Tunnel complex, housing local historic artefacts and information. It also manages an adjacent museum dedicated to the Elham Valley Line Railway, housing many rail based artefacts and the English half of the original model from the Channel Tunnel Exhibition Centre.

Latest Income: £60,099
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Jigsaw Community Co-Operative

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Social welfare

The object for which the Charity is established is to reduce the impact of ill health , poor mental health , physical disability and social or economic disadvantage on young people and communities within Gloucestershire by:The provision of such services, support and advice that are necessary to reduce the barriers to education, employment ,well-being or social and community engagement

Latest Income: £60,000
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Shaheed Udham Singh Welfare Trust (birmingham)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

To provide information on social security, employment, education, health, passports,welfare rights and immigration/nationality

Latest Income: £59,910
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Yeading Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

Provision of space for local community activities to take place, catering to people of all ages. We offer Martial Art classes, Indoor Bowls, Glencoe Friendly over 50's Club and more.

Latest Income: £59,886
Areas of Operation: Hillingdon
Status: Registered
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The Morel Charitable Trust

Arts, Economic and community development

support of the arts, in particular drama, organisations working for improved race relations, inner city projects and third world projects

Latest Income: £59,802
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Selby Community Trust

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The object of the Charity is, in the interests of social welfare, to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions by the provision and maintenance of a community centre, a recreation ground and an open space .

Latest Income: £59,421
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Thistlethwayte Southwick And Boarhunt Church And Community Trust (generally Known As The Thistlethwayte Southwick Charity)

Economic and community development, Religion

The financial support of the churches in the Parishes of Southwick and Boarhunt.

Latest Income: £59,262
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Stepping Stones Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Rural committee run pre-school offering childcare between 8.50 am and 3.00 pm. Extended hours are available. Aim is to deliver quality affordable care giving children a sound foundation to learn from. Play approach benefits all in their learning no matter what their individual abilities. Aspire to give skills for the rest of their lives and in future be positive contributors to society.

Latest Income: £59,171
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Poverty Relief Foundation Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare

Providing funds for construction of wells with pumps & rainwater tanks in rural areas of Tanzania. Other projects include new classrooms & loans to women's groups.

Latest Income: £59,088
Areas of Operation: Tanzania
Status: Registered
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Yatton Keynell Recreation Association

Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure

In the interests of social welfare to provide facilities for recreation, education or other community activities for the purposes of improving conditions of life of the residents within the Parish of Yatton Keynell and the local area

Latest Income: £58,913
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Cpre Rutland And Lincolnshire

Charitable activities, Economic and community development

The objects of the branch charity shall be to promote and encourage for the benefit of the public the improvement, protection and preservation of the countryside of Rutland and Lincolnshire, their towns and villages and the better development of the rural environment.

Latest Income: £58,760
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Leighton Buzzard Young Farmers' Club

Economic and community development

Education/TrainingSport/recreationAnimalsEnvironment/Conservation/Heritage

Latest Income: £58,563
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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The Mothers Union (diocese Of Durham Branch)

Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Parish support. Short breaks for those in difficult circumstances, support for women prisoners and families, school children in deprived area, womens refuge. Blankets, baby clothes, toilet bags to hospitals, support members overseas, literacy, development, health education, famine relief.

Latest Income: £58,320
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Rotary Club Of Stafford Castle Trust Fund

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The charities and good causes supported from the fund remain largely in the local community with considerable emphasis on children with special needs, local schools projects and the disabled. International aid and response to emergency appeals continue to be supported when they arise.

Latest Income: £58,270
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many economic and community development charities are there in the UK?

There are 2,554 registered economic and community development charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the economic and community development charities by income?

Barnardo's is the largest by latest reported annual income (£340.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of economic and community development charities?

Economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £4.0bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for economic and community development charities?

Across all economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of economic and community development charities?

Economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £1.4m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.